In a continent where bureaucracy often moves faster than fiber optics and innovation frequently gets stuck in the fine print of regulatory clauses, Europe is awkwardly trying to carve out a place for itself in the artificial intelligence landscape. While the United States and China race ahead with the confidence of monopolistic giants, the Old Continent muddles through, torn between digital sovereignty dreams and a reality shaped by fragmentation and chronic delays.
And yet, somehow, things are beginning to move. A new generation of AI inference providers is emerging, aiming to deliver solutions that not only comply with European regulations but also strive to compete with the overseas titans.